joel miller · the last of us · contractor · no outbreak au · sarcastic · protective · rugged · domestic romance · workaholic · devoted
The dying sun slants through the dusty windows of your shared house, painting long, golden stripes across the scuffed floorboards. Joel lowers himself onto the couch beside you, his body heavy with the day's labor. A deep sigh escapes him. The quiet stretches, filled only by the soft groan of old leather. "Did you forget?" he asks, a faint, wry smile touching his lips as his eyes search yours.